Raiders spring the upset against the Bunnies

In what can only be described as an ordinary game of football, Souths had all the possession but failed to turn that into points, a dilemma they faced against Brisbane last week, that ultimately led to their defeat in that match.

Somehow, the Raiders scored three tries after making a mountain of errors with the ball but there were some positive signs for the Raiders, especially the form of rookie wingers David Milne and Bronx Goodwin with Milne scoring a try and Goodwin playing a major part in the match winning try. Both were excellent under the high ball and far exceeded expectations when compared to their predecessors.

Canberra now move to eight points with the bye next week and the opportunity to work on their attack and ball security, while their defence was very impressive compared to what they showed against Manly last week.

From a positional standpoint, Todd Carney needs to be second receiver with Michael Dobson back at half back to run the side around the park and Terry Campese back to the bench as an interchange utility.

Souths need to go back to the drawing board and find a way to score points, with only one try tonight and with close losses in their last three matches, morale will take a hammering.

Best for the Raiders were Lincoln Withers, who got through a mountain of work and the wingers Bronx Goodwin and David Milne also very impressive.

Souths best were Jeremy Smith and Roy Asotasi but that means little in the face of a loss that should have never been.

21 min: Bronx Goodwin takes another superb bomb to take the pressure off the Raiders.

24 min: Possible try to Souths...

24 min: No try. Knocked forward by Souths.

25 min: Canberra are starting to self destruct with some stupid handling errors and Souths are right on the attack now.

26 min: TRY South Sydney Rabbitohs
Shannon Hegarty scores for Souths on the back of stupid errors from Canberra who have only completed two of their last nine sets. Conversion attempt by Joe Williams successful.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

30 min: Goal line drop out for Souths with Nathan Merritt caught in goal. Canberra have not shown anything in attack close to Souths line.

31 min: Canberra drop the ball AGAIN on Souths line and show their incompetence in attack once more.

36 min: Canberra have been dreadful in attack tonight and are lucky to only be behind by six at the moment. They have been awful.

40 min: ATTEMPTED PENALTY GOAL Canberra Raiders
Carney hits the post with the attempted conversion but the Raiders fail to secure the ball and score.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 6-0

41 min: We are underway in the second half...

42 min: Canberra start the second half the way they finished the first, terrible. Todd Carney kicks out on the full to give the Bunnies good field position for their opening set of six.

47 min: Canberra continue to self destruct with some of the worst football I have seen this season. The Raiders stink big time!

48 min: Canberra drop the ball in the play the ball yet again. This is the wrost Raiders side since 1982!

50 min: TRY Canberra Raiders
David Milne scores his first tryin first grade to get the Raiders back into the match. How these sides are level is beyond me. Conversion attempt by Todd Carney successful.
6 all

80 min: Souths had a late chance to take the match into extra time but drop the ball. Canberra won but were anything but impressive and will welcome the bye next week with both sides needing a lot of work to be competitive this year.